Caregiver- Omaha/Council bluffs
5 days ago
Omaha
Job DescriptionDescription: Department/Group: HC Operations Position Type: Variable Hours / Non-Exempt Job Description Caregivers provide in-home, non-medical services for people of all ages. Caregivers are dedicated to helping our clients lead dignified, independent lifestyles in the comfort and safety of their own homes. Caregivers provide compassionate care for people of all ages through professional, ethical and quality service. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical to assess your ability to meet the essential functions of the Caregiver position. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ONE TEAM, ONE MISSION, CARING FOR ALL • Companionship, • Accompany to doctor, restaurants, theater, movies, etc., • Record personal memories, • Play games/cards, • Assist with hobbies and crafts, • Read books, newspapers, magazines or spiritual material, • Assist with mail and making appointments, • Connect with family and friends via social media, email, Skype, etc., • Discuss current events or share memories, • Visit friends, relatives or neighbors, • Light Housekeeping, • Organize and clean closets, • Pack and unpack, • Wash dishes, • Dust, vacuum and take out garbage, • Provide laundry and ironing assistance, • Care for plants, • Change linens and make beds, • Shopping and Errands, • Assist with groceries and other related activities, • Assist with refilling & picking up prescriptions, • Transportation, • Doctor, dentist and other appointments, • Religious services, shopping and local destinations, • Personal Care, • Assist with bathing and personal hygiene, • Assist with clothing selection, • Medication reminders, • Transferring assistance (As needed), • Assist with range of motion exercises, • Shampoo and style hair, • Meal Preparation, • Prepare meals, assist with eating and clean up, • Plan meals in advance, • Assist with special diets, • Monitor expiration date on foods, • Respite Care, • Provide relief for primary caregivers, • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, • Understand the behaviors and struggles, as well as the special care that is needed, • Hospice Care, • Provide supportive care in the final stages of terminal illness, • Focus on comfort and quality of life BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance, • Must possess your own reliable vehicle to transport clients, • Must have access to a mobile device with internet connectivity, • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, • Treat clients and their property with dignity, kindness, and respect, • Communicate with clients and staff in a friendly and congenial manner, • Follow verbal and written instructions, as well as document services provided, • Function independently in a home setting with minimal supervision, • Comply with client privacy, confidentiality, and HIPPA Standards, • Master Certified Caregivers:, • Forward bend, trunk rotation, kneeling/crouching to reach objects on the floor, underneath a bed, wheelchair legs, • Client transfer, client repositioning, bed mobility, light housekeeping, walking., • Lifting and moving various equipment, client personal items. Able to lift 25 lbs., • Elite Certified Caregivers (If applicable):